How can I create an on hover animation with multiple lines depending on the length of the heading in Webflow? Is there a way to automatically set the length of the underline div based on the length of the words?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create an on hover animation with multiple lines that adapt to the length of the heading in Webflow, you can utilize Webflow's interactions feature. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieving this effect:

  1. Create the heading element: Start by adding a heading element (e.g., H1 or H2) to your Webflow project. Enter your desired text content for the heading.

  2. Add an underline div: Add a div block below the heading element. This div will be used to create the underline effect. Give the div a class name for easy styling and selection.

  3. Adjust the div position: Position the div right below the heading element so that it appears as an underline. You can use the position settings in the Style panel to achieve the desired position. Ensure that the div spans the width of the heading.

  4. Create a hover interaction: With the underline div selected, navigate to the Interactions panel. Click on the "+" button to create a new interaction. Select "Hover" as the trigger.

  5. Configure the hover interaction: In the interaction settings, select the option to "Affect different element(s)." Choose the heading element as the target.

  6. Add an animation to the heading: With the heading element selected, click on the "+" button in the "While hovering over" section. Choose the animation you want to apply to the heading on hover, such as scaling, color change, or any other effect you desire.

  7. Add an animation to the underline div: Similarly, click on the "+" button in the "While hovering over" section, but this time choose the underline div as the target. Create an animation that will determine the length of the underline based on the length of the heading text.

  8. Configure animation settings: Adjust the animation duration, delay, easing, and any other desired settings to fine-tune the effect.

  9. Preview and refine: Preview the interaction to ensure it behaves as intended. Make any necessary adjustments to the animation properties or positioning of the elements until you achieve the desired result.

By following these steps, you can create an on hover animation with multiple lines that adapt to the length of the heading in Webflow. This approach gives you the flexibility to automatically set the length of the underline div based on the length of the words in the heading.

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